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• Repairs continue after flooding across the region

  27-06-2017 00:43 via CTV News Barrie
  
  The aftermath of Friday’s flash flooding is still being felt across the region.
  
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• Province launches new program that recognizes age-friendly communities

  26-06-2017 23:58 via CTV News Barrie
  
  The Ontario government announced Monday it’s launching a program to recognize communities that have made progress to be inclusive and accessible for people of all ages.
  
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• Weathering the storms

  26-06-2017 23:57 via Local Stories
  
  If we could wither the weather we would.
  
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• Province announces Age-Friendly Community Recognition Program

  26-06-2017 23:30 via Local Stories
  
  Communities across Ontario, including Barrie, will be recognized for progress being made to be inclusive and accessible for people of all ages.
  
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• Pet thief on the lam

  26-06-2017 22:53 via Local Stories
  
  Police are searching for a young man who stole a puppy and kittens from a local pet store early Sunday morning.
  
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• Barrie man charged with impaired driving after rollover

  26-06-2017 22:14 via CTV News Barrie
  
  A 29-year-old Barrie man is facing an impaired driving charge after he rolled his vehicle Sunday night.
  
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• Faucet fraudsters sought

  26-06-2017 21:44 via Local Stories
  
  BRADFORD WEST-GWILLIMBURY – Two men used slight-of-hand to rob a hardware store on Saturday.
  
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• Cash for parkland fees rise

  26-06-2017 21:11 via Local Stories
  
  Land developers are seeing red about newcalculations for green-space dedication,or cash-in-lieu of parkland, in Barrie.
  
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• Canada 150 flag raised in Orillia

  26-06-2017 21:02 via CTV News Barrie
  
  The sesquicentennial flag was raised outside the Orillia Opera House Monday as the city prepares for the upcoming Canada 150th birthday celebrations.
  
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• Puppy and kittens stolen from Barrie pet store

  26-06-2017 20:54 via CTV News Barrie
  
  Police are investigating after a puppy and four kittens were stolen from a pet store in Barrie Sunday.
  
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• Council will appoint on July 10

  26-06-2017 20:10 via Local Stories
  
  Keith Robertson, Tara Wanamaker andAvery Konda have joined Jim Hosick, BradThompson and Alma Sanders as candidatesfor Barrie's Ward 6 vacancy.
  
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• Some more nasty weather coming through today. Remember to plan accordingly, take your time & be cautious of heavy r… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  26-06-2017 20:08 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  Some more nasty weather coming through today. Remember to plan accordingly, take your time & be cautious of heavy r… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• Elizabeth Wettlaufer sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 25 years

  26-06-2017 19:30 via CTV News Barrie
  
  A former Ontario nurse who murdered eight seniors in her care was sentenced Monday to life in prison with no eligibility for parole for 25 years.
  
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• Rollover leads to arrest

  26-06-2017 18:37 via Local Stories
  
  A driver who blew twice the legal limit rolled his car on Edgehill Drive Sunday night.
  
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• Risk of thunderstorms capable of producing hail

  26-06-2017 17:45 via CTV News Barrie
  
  Environment Canada is warning of more unsettled weather Monday afternoon with scattered thunderstorms producing small hail and gusty winds.
  
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• Ontario needs innovative skills and apprenticeship training:study

  26-06-2017 16:50 via CTV News Barrie
  
  A new study concludes that Ontario needs to get far more creative in order to properly prepare young people for jobs of the future.
  
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• Ontario to ban 'scalper bots' in proposed ticket sale reforms

  26-06-2017 16:41 via CTV News Barrie
  
  The Ontario government plans to clamp down on ticket scalping with a new law that will prohibit the use of automated ticket-buying "bots."
  
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• Air Miles to increase limit on in-store redemptions starting Monday

  26-06-2017 16:39 via CTV News Barrie
  
  Air Miles is raising some of the recent daily limits imposed on redeeming points for in-store purchases from retailers.
  
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• .@BarriePolice has arrested a 19-year-old Barrie man following an early Saturday morning robbery @MyMacs .… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  26-06-2017 15:17 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  .@BarriePolice has arrested a 19-year-old Barrie man following an early Saturday morning robbery @MyMacs .… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• New Tecumseth residents deal with flooding damage

  26-06-2017 01:14 via CTV News Barrie
  
  Residents in New Tecumseth are only starting to fully understand the damage done by this week’s flooding and heavy rainfall.
  
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• Subway Kids Fishing Day in Barrie reels them in

  26-06-2017 00:59 via Local Stories
  
  Hundreds of youngsters were testing their angling skills during the Subway Kids Fishing Day at Heritage Park on Sunday.
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watches issued across the region

  25-06-2017 17:57 via CTV News Barrie
  
  It is likely to be a wet day, with severe thunderstorms across the region.
  
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• Tentative contract agreement averts threatened strike by LCBO workers

  25-06-2017 17:34 via CTV News Barrie
  
  A tentative contract agreement has been reached averting a strike by LCBO workers that was set to begin at midnight.
  
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• Talks continue between the province's liquor control board and its workers

  25-06-2017 17:34 via CTV News Barrie
  
  Talks are continuing today between the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and its workers, who have threatened to go on strike at one minute past midnight.
  
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• If you have any information on the disappearance of Grant Ayerst contact investigators at 1-844-677-5030 or contact… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  25-06-2017 02:12 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  If you have any information on the disappearance of Grant Ayerst contact investigators at 1-844-677-5030 or contact… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• .@BarriePolice seeking assistance to identify a suspect following a robbery @MyMacs bit.ly/2s8Oqoj… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  25-06-2017 01:47 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  .@BarriePolice seeking assistance to identify a suspect following a robbery @MyMacsbit.ly/2s8Oqoj… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• Floating Waterpark to open in Barrie on Sunday

  25-06-2017 01:30 via CTV News Barrie
  
  A new floating water-park is set to open in Barrie on Sunday.
  
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• Floating Waterpark to open in Barrie

  25-06-2017 01:30 via CTV News Barrie
  
  Set-up for a new floating water-park in Barrie took place on Saturday.
  
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• Const. Ted E.R. Wickens died in the line of duty 57 years ago

  24-06-2017 00:29 via Local Stories
  
  A bridge in Severn Township will now bear the name of a police officer who died in the area almost 60 years ago.
  
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• Weekend looking better but more rain on the way

  24-06-2017 00:20 via Local Stories
  
  Viewed through a large puddle near the base of the Barrie waterfront's Spirit Catcher, Charles Matetich, lower right, stretches before his run Friday. Periodic showers kept many away from the waterfront on Friday as area residents experience ongoing rain showers. Flooding has been reported in other parts of Simcoe County.
  
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• Two Catholics educators subject of Ontario College of Teachers hearings - The Barrie Examiner

  24-06-2017 00:16 via Allintitle:Barrie - Google News
  
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  Two Catholics educators subject of Ontario College of Teachers hearings
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  Two educators are facing hearings at the discipline committee of the Ontario College of Teachers after incidents last year at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board's Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Bradford. Miriam King/POSTMEDIA ...
  
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• Two Catholics educators subject of Ontario College of Teachers hearings

  24-06-2017 00:03 via Local Stories
  
  BRADFORD – Two Catholic school educators were suspended and are facing serious allegations in connection to high school literacy tests, a disciplinary committee at the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) heard this week.
  
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• Farmers rush to drain fields after heavy downpours - CTV News

  24-06-2017 00:02 via Allintitle:Barrie - Google News
  
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  Farmers rush to drain fields after heavy downpours
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  Farmers in the Holland Marsh are racing to pump flood water's out of their fields after Thursday night's downpour. Farmer Jason Verkiaik and his team are busy digging trenches to speed up the drainage at their farm. "Yesterday evening I was in here ...
  
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• Farmers rush to drain fields after heavy downpours

  23-06-2017 23:55 via CTV News Barrie
  
  Farmers in the Holland Marsh are racing to pump flood water's out of their fields after Thursday night's downpour.
  
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• Soggy spring to blame for mosquitoes

  23-06-2017 23:32 via CTV News Barrie
  
  The soggy spring we had is getting the blame for all the mosquitoes were experiencing now.
  
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• Province to take control of Kempenfelt Conference Centre

  23-06-2017 22:52 via CTV News Barrie
  
  The Ontario government is set to take control of a Georgian College conference centre.
  
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• More than 2,000 units in south-Barrie

  23-06-2017 22:19 via Local Stories
  
  It's the mother of all residentialdevelopments planned for Barrie.
  
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• Simcoe County history - The Barrie Examiner

  23-06-2017 22:18 via Allintitle:Barrie - Google News
  
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  Simcoe County history
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• Police search for suspects who allegedly caused damage at auto wrecker

  23-06-2017 22:18 via CTV News Barrie
  
  Barrie police are looking to identify three men who damaged several vehicles and equipment at an auto wrecker.
  
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• Confederation's key players | Barrie Examiner - The Barrie Examiner

  23-06-2017 22:18 via Allintitle:Barrie - Google News
  
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  News, Local, Provincial, Canada, World, Sports, High School Sports, Local Hockey, Hockey, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Curling, Other ...and more »
  
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• More than 2000 units in south-Barrie - The Barrie Examiner

  23-06-2017 21:46 via Allintitle:Barrie - Google News
  
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  More than 2000 units in south-Barrie
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  A public meeting will be held Monday for a rezoning and subdivision application to build 2,120 residential units on 294 acres of land south of Mapleview Drive and east of Yonge Street. Almost half are single detached homes, but there are also apartment ...
  
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• South Simcoe police review 'unfounded' cases

  23-06-2017 21:39 via Local Stories
  
  South Simcoe police will re-openinvestigations into two sexual assaultcases following a review of its'unfounded' reports since 2010.
  
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• #BPSCrimePrevTip Regularly maintain shrubs & hedges on your property. A well maintained house deters criminals & op… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

  23-06-2017 21:30 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  #BPSCrimePrevTip Regularly maintain shrubs & hedges on your property. A well maintained house deters criminals & op… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
  
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• Bridge dedication honours OPP officer who died in the line of duty

  23-06-2017 21:12 via CTV News Barrie
  
  An OPP officer who died in the line of duty more than 40 years ago is being honoured with the dedication of a bridge.
  
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• Stallions get swept in Cottage Cup showdown - The Barrie Examiner

  23-06-2017 21:01 via Allintitle:Barrie - Google News
  
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  Stallions get swept in Cottage Cup showdown
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  The Huronia Stallions Varsity Football team lost 24-9 to their rivals from Peterborough to fall to 3-1 on the season. The Stallions had a stellar defensive effort in the game but could not generate enough offence to win a third straight road game after ...
  
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• Baycats still perfect | Barrie Examiner - The Barrie Examiner

  23-06-2017 21:01 via Allintitle:Barrie - Google News
  
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  MARK WANZEL/PHOTO The Burlington Herd's Justin Gildeon narrowly escapes the pick-off attempt at first base by Jordan Castaldo of the Barrie Baycats during ...
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• Barrie's 14-0 record is the best start in franchise history - The Barrie Examiner

  23-06-2017 21:01 via Allintitle:Barrie - Google News
  
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  Barrie's 14-0 record is the best start in franchise history
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  MARK WANZEL/PHOTO The Burlington Herd's Justin Gildeon narrowly escapes the pick-off attempt at first base by Jordan Castaldo of the Barrie Baycats during Intercounty Baseball League action on Tuesday night at Coates Stadium in Midhurst.
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• Ont. landlords will able to raise your rent by 1.8 per cent next year

  23-06-2017 19:26 via CTV News Barrie
  
  Landlords in Ontario will be able to increase rents up to 1.8 per cent next year, as rent controls are expanded under the Liberal government's housing plan.
  
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• Driver seen driving wrong way on Hwy. 11 charged with impaired driving

  23-06-2017 19:18 via CTV News Barrie
  
  An Oakville man is facing impaired driving charges after he was allegedly spotted driving in the wrong direction on Highway 11.
  
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• Council to hold special meeting - The Barrie Examiner

  23-06-2017 19:08 via Allintitle:Barrie - Google News
  
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  Jim Hosick, Brad Thompson and Alma Sanders are candidates to be appointed councillor to replace Michael Prowse, who takes over as Barrie CAO July 1. The successful applicant will serve the remainder of the 2014 - 2018 term of office that ends on Nov.
  
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